Proctosigmoidoscopy

Proctosigmodoscopy
Proctosigmoidoscopy (lat. proctosigmoides, from lat. proctus - rectum and lat. sigmoideus - sigmoid, resembling sigma) - a method for examining the rectum and sigmoid colon, the mucous membrane of the rectum and sigmoid colon using an endoscope.

Synonyms:

– rectosigmoidocolonoscopy
– rectal sigmoid colonoscopy

Proctosigmoidoscopy is carried out for the purpose of diagnosing and treating diseases of the rectum and sigmoid colon, assessing the condition of the colon mucosa.